Flemish Region / Antwerp Province · 7 destinations

Belgium travel guides

Belgium spans 7 destinations in our guides — from Mechelen, Belgium, Dinant, Leuven and more. Each guide is built around neighborhoods, pace, and budget: where to stay, how long to spend, and how to avoid the crowds.

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Mechelen, Belgium

Belgium

Flemish Renaissance heritage, world-class carillon culture, and canal-side breweries without the tourist circus

Independent travelers seeking authentic Flemish culture without tourist swarmsBelgian beer aficionados wanting to visit Brouwerij Het Anker and its historic taproomsHistory buffs interested in the Northern Renaissance, carillon bell craft, and Holocaust memorial sites

2 days / 1 nightRead guide

Dinant

Belgium

Sheer limestone cliffs, saxophone lore, and dramatic Meuse riverfront vistas.

Landscape and architecture photographersCasual kayakers and river recreationistsMusic and instrument history enthusiasts

1 full day (or 1 night if pairing with Lesse kayaking and nearby châteaux)Read guide

Leuven

Belgium

Flemish Gothic grandeur meets vibrant university energy, quiet beguinages, and Belgium's brewing capital.

Culture and art lovers seeking Flemish Primitive masterpieces and UNESCO beguinagesBeer enthusiasts wanting both historic brewing heritage and microbrewery cultureIndependent travelers looking for an authentic, walkable Flemish city free of cruise crowds

2 to 3 daysRead guide

Antwerp

Belgium

Europe’s confident capital of cutting-edge fashion, Old Masters, and portside cool

Design and fashion lovers seeking independent boutiques over chain storesArt and architecture enthusiasts looking for Rubens masterpieces and Art Nouveau streetsCulinary travelers wanting progressive dining alongside traditional brown cafes

3 daysRead guide

Ghent, Belgium

Belgium

Flemish medieval grandeur charged by modern student grit and car-free streets.

Culture-first urban travelersArt and architecture enthusiastsCraft beer and culinary travelers

2 to 3 daysRead guide

Bruges, Belgium

Belgium

Gothic canals, early Netherlandish masters, and atmospheric quiet after the day-trippers depart.

Architecture lovers fascinated by northern Gothic brickwork and Hanseatic trade historyCouples looking for atmospheric, candlelit evenings along silent waterwaysArt enthusiasts prioritizing early Netherlandish masters like Jan van Eyck and Hans Memling

2 to 3 daysRead guide

Brussels

Belgium

Brussels is chocolate, beer, and grand squares — underrated and easy, with Europe's best bar scene.

Food loversFirst-timersBeer culture

2–3 daysRead guide

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